Several former local star athletes were arrested and charged with multiple crimes that included felony charges Tuesday by Jones College police. 

Jones College released the following statement regarding the arrests made:

“On the evening of Tuesday, September 8, 2020, on the campus of Jones College, five individuals, Keyshun Arrington (22), Brandon Gordon (20), Benjamin Murry (22), Jacario Ducksworth (20), and Stephen Ulmer (24), traveling together in one vehicle, were stopped by the Jones College police department for a routine traffic violation. The Ellisville Police Department assisted by providing back-up on the arrests.”

“In the moment, this situation encountered by our three, on-duty campus police officers who followed institutional procedures, requested the backup of our local law enforcement partners, the Ellisville Police Department,” said Dr. Jesse Smith, president of the college.

While questioning the driver, JC Campus Police officers discovered the individuals had in their possession both illegal drugs and firearms. The individuals arrested are not Jones College students.

“Campus safety is one of our top priorities at Jones College,” said Smith. “I am proud of our Jones College police force and their continued efforts to ensure the safety of our campus community. Under the leadership of our Police Chief, Stan Livingston our officers have continually participated in advanced training to prepare them for an event such as this.”

The five individuals were arrested and taken to the Jones County Detention Center.

Along with the felony charge, Gordon was charged with possession of marijuana - 1st offense, possession of paraphernalia, and introduction of contraband into a correctional facility.

Ulmer was booked on charges of possession of marijuana - 1st offense and possession of a firearm on a school campus.

Arrington was charged with weapons carrying on school property and a warrant from another agency.

Murry was charged with a felony charge of possession of a firearm on a school campus.

Ducksworth was charged with a felony crime of possession of a controlled substance.

No bonds have been set according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department website.